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Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 5 The New York Times says Trump's trade policies are damaging U.S. economy and it's global leadership When the United States pushed to reduce tariffs and other trade…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard detects and detains scores of drug-running vessels in the Caribbean every year in its role as the world's drug police on the high seas. Now, that anti-narcotics mission may look vastly different after…

Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina, are facing sharp criticism over the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month. The death has drawn attention from President Donald Trump and MAGA allies who blame…

Stocks nudged higher ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate whether and by how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting. The S&P 500 added 0.2% and finished just below its record set…

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Monday. Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization — which is the country's largest miner of critical minerals — signed a memorandum of understanding…

Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4 has reopened after police found no hazardous substance that forced a partial evacuation. Authorities said about 20 people were treated but not seriously injured. The terminal was evacuated and closed for about…

Financial disclosure reports filed by California elected officials show that interest groups spent more than $820,000 last year to take dozens of legislators on both domestic and international trips. Nearly 100 groups sponsored trips for 92…

A north central California hospital faces closure this fall after losing its designation as a federal critical access hospital. Closure of the Glenn Medical Center means residents will have to travel at least 40 minutes to a neighboring…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett publicly apologized on Monday for spitting at South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner, saying “there is no excuse for my actions.” Bett also apologized to his teammates…

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump. Trump has said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans are ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees and will move to speed up votes after…

Kendrick Bourne is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. His agent confirmed the agreement on Monday. Bourne is set to play this week for the injury-hit 49ers. San Francisco lost receiver Jauan…

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 14-20: Sept. 14: Actor Walter Koenig (“Star Trek”) is 89. Singer-actor Joey Heatherton is 81. Singer Jon “Bowzer” Bauman of Sha Na Na is 78. Actor Sam Neill is 78. Actor Robert Wisdom (TV’s…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Major League Soccer has suspended Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez for three league matches, meaning he will miss his team's rematch of the heated Leagues Cup final against the Seattle Sounders next week. The…

Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their second game of the season Sunday at Dallas, coach Brian Daboll said, keeping the veteran in the role after a lackluster performance in the opener rather than turning…